Lebanese, UN Troops Killed in Hezbollah Munitions Blast

At least five to six Lebanese soldiers were killed and several others injured in an explosion while clearing munitions at a Hezbollah military facility near Majdal Zoun and Wadi Zibqin in southern Lebanon's Tyre region. The incident occurred as the Lebanese army, working with UN peacekeepers under a November truce with Israel, was dismantling Hezbollah's military infrastructure and removing unexploded ordnance after the recent conflict. Army and UN forces had recently discovered an extensive network of tunnels, bunkers, artillery, and hundreds of explosive devices at the site. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam paid tribute to the soldiers, recognizing their sacrifice for national security. An official investigation is underway to determine the precise cause of the blast. The event underscores the ongoing dangers faced by Lebanese forces as they work to restore stability and disarm militant groups in the region.